The fallout from the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, with eight national team coaches departing their roles after their countries were eliminated from the tournament.
Portugal manager Roberto Martínez became the latest high-profile casualty after confirming his exit following his side’s 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain on Monday.
Martínez, who took charge of Portugal in 2023, announced that his tenure had come to an end immediately after the defeat.
“My contract ends today. It’s the end of a cycle,” Martínez told reporters.
His departure adds to a growing list of managers who have either resigned or left their positions after disappointing World Cup campaigns.
Just days earlier, Carlos Queiroz stepped down as Ghana head coach following the Black Stars’ Round of 32 elimination, bringing his spell in charge to an end.
Other countries to make managerial changes after exiting the tournament include Germany, Ecuador, Netherlands, Czechia, Scotland and South Korea.
Coaches who have left after World Cup 2026 elimination
- Roberto Martínez (Portugal) — Stepped down after Portugal’s 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain.
- Carlos Queiroz (Ghana) — Resigned following Ghana’s Round of 32 exit.
- Julian Nagelsmann (Germany) — Left his position after Germany were knocked out.
- Sebastián Beccacece (Ecuador) — Departed after Ecuador’s elimination.
- Ronald Koeman (Netherlands) — Left the Dutch national team following their World Cup exit.
- Miroslav Koubek (Czech football manager) — Lost his job after Czechia’s elimination.
- Steve Clarke (Scotland) — Parted ways with Scotland after their campaign ended.
- Hong Myung-bo (South Korea) — Exited as South Korea head coach following the team’s elimination.
With the tournament now entering the quarter-final stage, further coaching changes could follow as football federations assess their teams’ performances and begin preparations for the next international cycle.